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On the weekend, we present a review of the top stories and headlines from across Virginia. Here's a roundup of some of the biggest stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

Transgender Locker Room Case Draws Claim Of Title IX Violations

The Trump administration's U.S. Department of Education has claimed a Title IX violation against male students in a locker room encounter with a transgender student.

School District Appeals Dismissal Of Gender Policies Lawsuit

The school district has appealed a federal judge's decision to dismiss the school system's lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education aimed at resolving a dispute over policies on bathroom and locker room use based on gender.

$10K Raised To Rebuild Farm Stand Destroyed By Fire

A GoFundMe campaign has raised more than $10,000 to help the owners of Krop's Crops rebuild their farm stand that was destroyed by fire last Tuesday night.

Fatal Shooting Suspect In Custody; 2nd Man Sought: Police

A suspect who authorities believe was involved in a fatal shooting Monday morning in has turned himself in to police, according to officials.

$5M In Wage Fraud Leads To $1M In Restitution, Prison For VA CEO

A 75-year-old executive of a government contractor will have to pay more than $1 million in restitution after being convicted of defrauding 42 employees of more than $5 million, according to Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano's office.

15-Year-Old Faces Weapon Charges In Shooting

A 15-year-old student is facing weapon charges following the shooting of a 16-year-old student Monday night, according to authorities.

Democratic Rep. Subramanyam Faces Threat At His Office

A Democratic congressman reported a threat to his district office, marking another concern of political violence in recent weeks.

Repeat Offense Of Child Sexual Abuse Material Leads To Man's Conviction

A man is facing a repeat conviction tied to child sexual abuse material.

Car Smashes Into Pawn Shop As Masked Men Steal Firearms

An undisclosed number of firearms were stolen in under a minute after a vehicle crashed through the front of a pawn shop early Monday morning, according to the sheriff's office.

Body Found Near Four Mile Run Believed To By Missing Man

A 59-year-old man that police first reported as missing on Wednesday afternoon was found deceased in a wooded area, according to reports.

Police Seeking Man Who Attempted To Assault Woman At Hozier Concert

An attempted sexual assault on Tuesday at the Jiffy Lube Live concert venue is under investigation by county police.

Former Soldier Sentenced For Permanently Disabling Child, Raping Wife

A former soldier was sentenced to 15 years in prison this week for assaulting and permanently injuring his newborn daughter and raping his wife.

Vehicles Banned On One Block Of Street

The permanent pedestrian zone near the waterfront is expanding.

Bulldozer Stolen From Worksite Resold On Facebook

A 34-year-old Michigan man is awaiting extradition after being arrested for stealing a bulldozer last month from a construction site and reselling it on Facebook, according to authorities.

Republican Christopher Stone Dropping Out Of Virginia House Race

There is no longer a Republican challenger in a Virginia House of Delegates race.

Burning Vehicle In Parking Garage Extinguished

Fire and rescue crews responded overnight for the report of a vehicle fire inside a garage.

Historical Marker Sought For Third Of Documented Lynchings In County

A historical marker is being pursued to recognize one of Loudoun County's three documented lynchings. The lynching of Page Wallace happened in 1880.

Volunteer Program Connects NoVA Students With Senior Living Residents

Nearly two years ago as a recent high school graduate, Isabella Solano was lonely and started to show up daily to visit senior living residents. At those visits, she felt more like a friend than a volunteer.